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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has requested the inspector general of police (igp), usman alkali baba, to consider the deployment of the special forces of the Nigeria Police Force to Enugu state to help in tackling existing and emerging security challenges facing the state.
Governor Ugwuanyi made the request on Wednesday during the inauguration of the 76 Police Mobile Force Squadron, in Ekwegbe, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area constructed by his administration.
The governor also requested for the deployment of more units to newly inaugurated no. 76 police mobile force, to enhance its manpower base and make it more formidable.
Governor Ugwuanyi equally appealed to the IGP to release back to base, operatives of no. 3 police mobile force who are on special duty in other parts of the country, stressing that this will further strengthen its manpower base and improve its crime fighting capability.
The governor went further to request for provision of additional Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC), bulletproof vests, helmets and other protective equipment to help police operatives in the state to frontally confront and contain unrepentant criminal elements.
He urged the police chief to consider the need for the establishment and equipping of a drone section, adding that it will aid the police in combating crimes, especially those perpetrated in areas with difficult policing terrains.
In his speech, the inspector general of police, igp baba, who performed the function expressed appreciation to Governor Ugwuanyi for the laudable project, which he said, provides the police force with a conducive working environment to discharge its duties effectively.
He expressed delight at the standard facilities provided at the squadron for the men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force to discharge their duties accordingly.
The IGP also appreciated the landlord, the chairman of Igbo-Etiti LGA, Hon. Ikenna Nwodo and all the elders of the host community (ekwegbe) for donating their land for the facility, stating that the gesture is a testimony to their commitment to security.
Responding to Governor Ugwuanyi’s requests, IGP baba gave favourable considerations to all the requests, and added more provisions as a mark of appreciation.
Speaking on behalf of the host community, Ekwegbe, HRH Igwe Barr. Bartholomew Chiduabor thanked God for the realisation of the project, describing it as the second major development project in their community after the Ugwogo Nike- Opi Nsukka road that came into existence at the peak of the civil war.
The royal father expressed gratitude to governor ugwuanyi for bringing development to their hitherto neglected community through the facility.
He equally applauded the IGP for his support and cooperation.
The inspector general of police earlier commissioned a newly built ultra-modern police station at Inyi, Oji River local government area of the state, where the commissioner of police in enugu state, ahmed Ammani commended the IGP for his foresight, exemplary and purposeful leadership which he said has brought about the giant strides recorded under his watch.
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in Charge of Zone 13, Aig Abutu Yaro, the commissioners of police in Enugu and Anambra States, Cp Ahmed Ammani And Cp Acheng Acheng the Comptroller of Customs, Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi states command were among the security chiefs at the event.
